Is Melcombe Regis a good place to live?
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In Melcombe Regis (DT4 7), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £260,742 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 51% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£260,742
Population
11,966
Recorded crime
403.7
Schools
3
Broadband
70%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Melcombe Regis DT4 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 is rated high. Around 15.6% of properties (802 of 5,128) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in DT4 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (54 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT4 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 96/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 5,805
Owned 55% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 34%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT4 7.
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Melcombe Regis DT4 7: frequently asked questions
Is Melcombe Regis DT4 7 a good place to live?
In Melcombe Regis (DT4 7), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £260,742 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Melcombe Regis DT4 7?
Recorded crime in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 runs at 403.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Melcombe Regis DT4 7 safe?
Crime in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 runs at 403.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Melcombe Regis DT4 7?
Homes in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 sell for around £260,742 on average, based on 167 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Melcombe Regis DT4 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 is rated high. Around 15.6% of properties (802 of 5,128) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Melcombe Regis DT4 7?
There are 3 schools in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Melcombe Regis DT4 7 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Melcombe Regis DT4 7, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Melcombe Regis DT4 7 a deprived area?
Melcombe Regis DT4 7 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).